Dave Holcomb

Expertise:
NFL, Football, MLB, Baseball
Education:
Syracuse University
Location:
Marietta, Georgia

Experience

Dave Holcomb is a sports writer and journalist, covering the NFL for Heavy.com since February 2022.

After opening his tenure with the Seattle Seahawks and Indianapolis Colts, he began covering the Pittsburgh Steelers in December 2022. Dave has covered the Steelers on a daily basis since then.

The following year, Dave rejoined the Seahawks team and started covering the Detroit Lions too.

In 2024, Dave expanded his Heavy role with the Philadelphia Eagles and Miami Dolphins. Also in 2024, he began covering the MLB.

During 2025, writing about the Green Bay Packers and Washington Commanders became part of his job as well.

This year, Heavy added Dave to its Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Rams coverage.

Dating back to his internship at Football Nation, Dave has 15 years of NFL writing experience. His NFL work has been featured at On SI, Athlon Sports, Pro Football Network, Yardbarker and FanRag Sports.

Dave has also covered the Atlanta Braves for Braves on SI, the NHL for The Hockey Writers, the Pittsburgh Penguins for FanRag Sports, fantasy sports at The Sports Network and Rotowire, and baseball for Rant Sports and FanRag.

Early in his career, Dave covered New Jersey High School Sports at The Star-Ledger/NJ.com from 2013-14.

Dave is also a self-published author. He has published three books analyzing the James Bond and Terminator film franchises. Dave also released a WWII novel in 2021.

Education

Dave Holcomb earned a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism from Syracuse University in 2013. Dave dual majored at Syracuse, also earning a degree in English Textual Studies.

Latest Articles From Dave Holcomb

Matt Ryan Sends Message to Chiefs DT Chris Jones After Critical Mistake

Matt Ryan Sends Message to Chiefs DT Chris Jones After Critical Mistake

Insider: Matt Ryan Had ‘Difficult Conversations’ With Colts

Insider: Matt Ryan Had ‘Difficult Conversations’ With Colts

Colts’ Julian Blackmon Puts Teammate, Gus Bradley on Notice

Colts’ Julian Blackmon Puts Teammate, Gus Bradley on Notice

Colts’ Key Players in Contract Years Face Turning Point in Week 3

Colts’ Key Players in Contract Years Face Turning Point in Week 3

Colts Rule Out Defensive Star, Key Offensive Weapons Set to Return in Week 3

Colts Rule Out Defensive Star, Key Offensive Weapons Set to Return in Week 3

Jonathan Taylor Compared to Controversial All-Pro RB by Chiefs Coach

Jonathan Taylor Compared to Controversial All-Pro RB by Chiefs Coach

Colts Urged to Cut Snaps for Pro Bowler After 2 Weeks

Colts Urged to Cut Snaps for Pro Bowler After 2 Weeks

Colts WRs Return to Practice, Key Defender Sidelined With Injury

Colts WRs Return to Practice, Key Defender Sidelined With Injury

Colts Named Among Best Trade Fits for Speedy Receiver

Colts Named Among Best Trade Fits for Speedy Receiver

Colts’ Quenton Nelson Expresses Anger Over Poor Start to 2022 Season

Colts’ Quenton Nelson Expresses Anger Over Poor Start to 2022 Season

Colts Named Best Trade Fit for Former 1st-Round Wide Receiver

Colts Named Best Trade Fit for Former 1st-Round Wide Receiver

Colts, Matt Ryan Plummet on NFL, QB Power Rankings

Colts, Matt Ryan Plummet on NFL, QB Power Rankings

Proposed Trade Lands Colts Speedy Veteran Wide Receiver

Proposed Trade Lands Colts Speedy Veteran Wide Receiver

Colts’ Frank Reich Defends Limited Snaps for Nyheim Hines in Week 2

Colts’ Frank Reich Defends Limited Snaps for Nyheim Hines in Week 2

Colts Make Final Decision at Kicker, Sign 2 Players to Practice Squad

Colts Make Final Decision at Kicker, Sign 2 Players to Practice Squad

Colts’ Frank Reich Updates Michael Pittman Jr.’s Chance to Play in Week 3

Colts’ Frank Reich Updates Michael Pittman Jr.’s Chance to Play in Week 3

Jim Irsay Receives Criticism for Colts’ Failure in Jacksonville

Jim Irsay Receives Criticism for Colts’ Failure in Jacksonville

Peter King Addresses Job Security for Colts’ Frank Reich After Blowout Loss

Peter King Addresses Job Security for Colts’ Frank Reich After Blowout Loss

Colts Should Consider Major Offensive Change, Says NFL Writer

Colts Should Consider Major Offensive Change, Says NFL Writer

AFC Exec Sounds off on Colts: ‘An Abject Disaster’

AFC Exec Sounds off on Colts: ‘An Abject Disaster’

Colts Captain Calls Out Teammates After Week 2 Debacle

Colts Captain Calls Out Teammates After Week 2 Debacle

Colts Media Rips Offense After Shutout Loss Against Jaguars

Colts Media Rips Offense After Shutout Loss Against Jaguars

Colts’ Nyheim Hines Responds to Fans After ‘Embarrassing’ Loss

Colts’ Nyheim Hines Responds to Fans After ‘Embarrassing’ Loss

Twitter Reacts to Colts’ ‘Pathetic’ Shutout Loss in Jacksonville

Twitter Reacts to Colts’ ‘Pathetic’ Shutout Loss in Jacksonville

Colts Make Decision at Kicker, Promote Receiver From Practice Squad

Colts Make Decision at Kicker, Promote Receiver From Practice Squad

Colts Make Final Call on Michael Pittman’s Week 2 Availability

Colts Make Final Call on Michael Pittman’s Week 2 Availability

Colts’ Reggie Wayne Sends Message on Alec Pierce’s Rough NFL Debut

Colts’ Reggie Wayne Sends Message on Alec Pierce’s Rough NFL Debut

Colts’ Nyheim Hines Puts Teammates on Notice Ahead of Rival Matchup

Colts’ Nyheim Hines Puts Teammates on Notice Ahead of Rival Matchup

Colts Rule Out 2 Key Starters for Week 2 Rivalry Matchup

Colts Rule Out 2 Key Starters for Week 2 Rivalry Matchup

Reggie Wayne Hypes Unexpected Colts WR as Potential ‘Sequel’ of Calvin Johnson

Reggie Wayne Hypes Unexpected Colts WR as Potential ‘Sequel’ of Calvin Johnson